10 31 2011 Crafterminds Transcript

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#CRAFTERMINDS HashTracking.com Report531 tweets generated 974,611 impressions, reaching an audience of83,904 followers within the past 24hoursCalculated from up to about 1000 tweets | Generated Mon Oct 31 2011 14:12:02 GMT-0700 (PacificDaylight Time)

Top 10 by number of impressions1. crafterminds: 305,4482. modpodgerocks: 288,2753. rebeccaeparsons: 93,9904. whipup: 67,5185. infarrantly: 51,4506. dollarcraft: 14,6857. craftaholicanon: 14,1458. guiltycrafter: 11,1589. spazzgirl: 9,82310.kassarie: 9,196

Top 10 by number of tweets1. crafterminds: 1322. modpodgerocks: 653. rebeccaeparsons: 394. creatingathome: 225. infarrantly: 216. craftmoore: 197. kassarie: 198. whipup: 189. mheulebead: 1510.guiltycrafter: 14

Top 10 by number of followers1. beadinpath: 7,8482. centsationalgrl: 7,5853. blessedlife2: 5,7634. dollarcraft: 4,8955. modpodgerocks: 4,4356. graphicsfairy: 3,9167. whipup: 3,7518. crochetlibfront: 2,9029. craftaholicanon: 2,829

10.chicmodern: 2,699

about 2 minutes ago@whipup It was so awesome to have you at #crafterminds!!

about 3 minutes ago@crafterminds yeah, i think what makes it complicated is that youreggs are in many baskets. but i love wearing a lot of hats! #crafterminds


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about 3 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: RT @crafterminds: 1. be yourself, 2. followwhat you are passionate about, 3. ignore what you arent interested in, 4. have fun #crafterminds

about 3 minutes ago What I saw @BlogHer was that there is room for all of us. We get

further faster when we help each other. #crafterminds

about 4 minutes ago@crafterminds that's good to hear!! well, guess it's all relative butno matter what it's some serious work. fun work though! #crafterminds

about 4 minutes ago Totally!! RT @crafterminds: Oh, I hear you can make $$ onYoutube if you are really good at it! :) #crafterminds

about 4 minutes ago Okay, so I guess that's about it, huh? I'll be here for a few moreminutes. I love procrastinating via chat!! #crafterminds

about 5 minutes ago Oh, I hear you can make $$ on Youtube if you are really good atit! :) #crafterminds

about 5 minutes ago@loveforeverblog you just have to cobble together an incomedoing design & blogging, huh? #crafterminds

about 6 minutes ago ... (ditto) and I have to wear something other than sweats... RT@GuiltyCrafter: but then I need to put on mascara... #crafterminds

about 6 minutes ago@GuiltyCrafter Hahah, and I have to take off my pj pants. (Goodthing u can wear them for vlogging) #crafterminds

about 6 minutes ago@loveforeverblog So interesting coming from you, Kayte. I wouldhave guessed you were doing better than most! #crafterminds

about 7 minutes ago It happens but then I need to put on mascara... RT @crafterminds:Aww, cmon, offline is how I met you at CHA & Blogher! :) #crafterminds

about 7 minutes ago@kassarie Keep your eye on conference webpages for call forspeakers! #crafterminds

about 7 minutes ago@whipup Thank you so much for joining, Kathreen. It was great to


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have your wisdom! #crafterminds

about 7 minutes ago I joined one in Detroit, w/ monthly networking/educational events.Then I moved to Knoxville, and haven't found 1 here. #crafterminds

about 7 minutes ago better to learn as a group, than everyone individually. many lookingto make $ w/blogs n businesses #crafterminds

about 8 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: @PearlGateway Good call - @crafterminds,reaching out locally should be a topic! #crafterminds

about 8 minutes ago@GuiltyCrafter Aww, cmon, getting offline is how I met you atCHA & Blogher! :) #crafterminds

about 9 minutes ago@PearlGatewayhttp://t.co/u6nEZplo or we can all start onesomehow #crafterminds

about 9 minutes ago@PearlGateway Good call - @crafterminds, reaching out locallyshould be a topic! #crafterminds

about 9 minutes ago (speaking of getting offline #shouldpracticewhatIpreach) RT@modpodgerocks: @DustyCouture#crafterminds

about 9 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway: I would like tips on how to start a localbloggers networking group {future topic??} #crafterminds

about 9 minutes ago@craftmoore You can find info for becoming a member of CHA athttp://t.co/w4zGuSlj - I am a designer member #crafterminds

about 9 minutes ago I would like tips on how to start a local bloggers networking group{future topic??} #crafterminds

about 9 minutes ago know your strengths & find work utilizing them! #crafterminds

about 9 minutes ago Agree RT @crafterminds: I think being a member of CHA (craft &hobb assn) is a great way to find paying gigs #crafterminds

about 10 minutes ago How do you join? RT @crafterminds: I think being a member of


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CHA (craft & hobb assn) is a great way to find paying gigs #crafterminds

about 10 minutes ago Dusty's here? He's supposed to be at a coffee I am skipping! LOL!RT @modpodgerocks: @DustyCouture I need to do more offline! #crafterminds

about 10 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: I think being a member of CHA (craft & hobbassn) is a great way to find paying gigs #crafterminds

about 10 minutes ago@crafterminds true! hang in there and leave the competition in thedust #crafterminds

about 10 minutes ago I think being a member of CHA (craft & hobb assn) is a great wayto find paying gigs #crafterminds

about 10 minutes ago another great chat @crafterminds#crafterminds

about 10 minutes ago RT @GuiltyCrafter: When I pitch a craft article, I include greatphotos & my pitch is essentially a mini-article so the magazine gets the idea #crafterminds

about 10 minutes ago@craftmoore That is called doing work "on spec" - and it's a greatidea! #crafterminds

about 10 minutes ago Missing #crafterminds again.. Darn you, netflix!

about 11 minutes ago@modpodgerocks Yes its been a few years for me too - it has allcome organically. #crafterminds

about 11 minutes ago RT @GuiltyCrafter: Getting offline and meeting people involvedin your hobby is important to blogging too #crafterminds

about 11 minutes ago@DustyCouture@GuiltyCrafter I need to do more offline

networking! #crafterminds

about 11 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: Key to making an income: PATIENCE. Ivebeen doing this for almost four years and its finally turning over. #crafterminds

about 11 minutes ago before blogging I was writing magazine articles for free to developmy portfolio. I set a time limit on it, and now charge. #crafterminds


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about 11 minutes ago RT @handmadeshopper: Even if you dont get "noticed" doingwhat u love, at least ur doing what u love, nothing more rewarding #crafterminds

about 11 minutes ago Check out the site http://t.co/6diyqiVq too for teaching/learning

opps #crafterminds

about 11 minutes ago@rhondarowley@crafterminds I want to know more aboutcontent farming myself! #crafterminds

about 12 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: Key to making an income: PATIENCE.Been doing this for almost four years and it's finally turning over. #crafterminds

about 12 minutes ago RT @GuiltyCrafter: Getting offline and meeting people involvedin your hobby is important to blogging too #crafterminds

about 12 minutes ago True, I've offered that successfully RT @craftmoore: Agreed! RT@GuiltyCrafter: Getting offline and meeting people #crafterminds

about 12 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: My best opps have come from peoplereaching out to me - because they saw I was doing what I loved and wanted some of it.#crafterminds

about 12 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: best opps have come from ppl reaching out2 me - bec they saw I was doing what I loved & wanted some of it. #crafterminds

about 12 minutes ago@crafterminds Oh really!? So idea, proposal, submit it, might getto speak?? I didn't realize that was how it was done. #crafterminds

about 12 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Don't wait for opportunity to come knocking.Knock on the doors you are interested in. #crafterminds

about 12 minutes ago They're a nice supplemental income for sure! RT @crafterminds:Youll have to lead the content farm discussion! #crafterminds

about 12 minutes ago Key to making an income: PATIENCE. I've been doing this foralmost four years and it's finally turning over. #crafterminds


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about 13 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Dont wait for opportunity to come knocking.Knock on the doors you are interested in. #crafterminds

about 13 minutes ago Agreed! RT @GuiltyCrafter: Getting offline and meeting people

involved in your hobby is important to blogging too #crafterminds

about 13 minutes ago Thanks for another informative chat! #crafterminds

about 13 minutes ago Don't wait for opportunity to come knocking. Knock on the doorsyou are interested in. #crafterminds

about 13 minutes ago Getting offline and meeting people involved in your hobby isimportant to blogging too #crafterminds

about 13 minutes ago@kassarie A lot of times you have to apply w/a proposal to speak!Don't overlook that if u want to speak#crafterminds

about 14 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Oh, and stick with it! It usually takes a coupleyears for people to notice you! But it keeps building. #crafterminds

about 14 minutes ago@Problogger recommends affiliates - I haven't had much success -

takes time no doubt - everything takes time #crafterminds

about 14 minutes ago@rhondarowley You'll have to lead the content farm discussion!#crafterminds

about 14 minutes ago er, whole #crafterminds

about 14 minutes ago My best opps have come from people reaching out to me - becausethey saw I was doing what I loved and wanted some of it. #crafterminds

about 14 minutes ago Thanks for the great discussion... gotta go home now! :)#crafterminds

about 14 minutes ago Question EVERY opportunity that comes your way. Research thecompany & person contacting you. #crafterminds


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about 14 minutes ago My brother @AlexFratelli is good at this stuff too. Feel free tocontact him. #crafterminds

about 14 minutes ago@crafterminds I would just melt if asked to speak somewhere!!! It

would be life made! haha #crafterminds

about 14 minutes ago Patience is my nemesis. Can't even wait for the paint to dry!! RT@crafterminds: takes a couple years to be noticed #crafterminds

about 14 minutes ago There are always "content farm" sites, but that could be a who'nother hour of chatting haha #crafterminds

about 15 minutes ago Your gut is a huge asset in the quest to make an income fromblogging! Get a finely tuned BS meter, too! #crafterminds

about 15 minutes ago I am available hahahaha RT @crafterminds: Hahah, I dont knowall the ways to make money! Speaking fees... uh... #crafterminds

about 15 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: A lot of opportunities happen because ofnetworking. YOu reach out, you put yourself out there. You ask for something. #crafterminds

about 15 minutes ago Shy away from ANYTHING that makes you feel gross!!#crafterminds

about 15 minutes ago TOTALLY agree! RT @rhondarowley: If you are good at whatyou do, and you put yourself out there, someone will notice you. #crafterminds

about 15 minutes ago RT @CreatingAtHome: RT @crafterminds: 1. be yourself, 2.follow what you are passionate about, 3. ignore what you arent interested in, 4. have fun#crafterminds

about 15 minutes ago Hahah, I don't know all the ways to make money! Speaking fees...uh... #crafterminds

about 16 minutes ago Don't tease... share! :) RT @crafterminds: There are still a fewways we haven't touched upon that can bring an income #crafterminds


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about 16 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Oh, and stick with it! It usually takes a coupleyears for people to notice you! But it keeps building. #crafterminds

about 16 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Oh, and stick with it! It usually takes a couple

years for people to notice you! But it keeps building. #crafterminds

about 16 minutes ago RT @GuiltyCrafter: But dont be afraid to tell people youre heredoing it. A little self-promotion never hurts =) #crafterminds

about 16 minutes ago Sending telepathic glitter & hot glue... RT @modpodgerocks:trying to get my crafty mojo back - please send me good vibes! #crafterminds

about 16 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: 1. be yourself, 2. follow what you arepassionate about, 3. ignore what you arent interested in, 4. have fun #crafterminds

about 16 minutes ago Oh, and stick with it! It usually takes a couple years for people tonotice you! But it keeps building. #crafterminds

about 16 minutes ago RT @rhondarowley: If you are good at what you do, and you putyourself out there, someone will notice you. Best thing you can do is good work. #crafterminds


about 16 minutes ago RT @whipup: Yes if you are doing something you love and youare good at it then opportunities will come along #crafterminds

about 17 minutes ago Thanks so much for all the great information today! I look forwardto checking out your blogs later when I have more time! #crafterminds

about 17 minutes ago@modpodgerocks@crafterminds it took me a while to recovertoo. Writing a book is not easy! #crafterminds

about 17 minutes ago@whipup But don't be afraid to tell people you're here doing it. Alittle self-promotion never hurts =) #crafterminds

about 17 minutes ago Oh, do tell?! RT @crafterminds: There are still a few ways we


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havent touched upon that can bring an income #crafterminds

about 17 minutes ago Such as? RT @crafterminds: There are still a few ways we haventtouched upon that can bring an income #crafterminds

about 17 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: 1. be yourself, 2. follow what you arepassionate about, 3. ignore what you aren't interested in, 4. have fun #crafterminds

about 17 minutes ago I'm trying to get my crafty mojo back - please send me goodvibes! I lost it somewhere #crafterminds


about 17 minutes ago There are still a few ways we haven't touched upon that can bringan income #crafterminds

about 18 minutes ago RT @rhondarowley: If u are good at what u do, put urself outthere, someone will notice u. Best thing you can do is good work. #crafterminds

about 18 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: 1. be yourself, 2. follow what you arepassionate about, 3. ignore what you aren't interested in, 4. have fun #crafterminds

about 18 minutes ago@crafterminds@GuiltyCrafter Yes if you are doing somethingyou love and you are good at it then opportunities will come along #crafterminds

about 18 minutes ago@GuiltyCrafter is right - enthusiasm goes really far! Helps otherpeople become inspired & buy into you #crafterminds

about 18 minutes ago@spazzgirl :D #crafterminds

about 18 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: I just finished my first book and have NOTrecovered yet. I need to get to a happy place #crafterminds


about 18 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Next week's topic: Blog to Book with Marie


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Lebaron of@makeandtakes! cc @whipup#crafterminds


about 19 minutes ago RT @rhondarowley: If u are good at what u do, put urself outthere, someone will notice u. Best thing you can do is good work. #crafterminds

about 19 minutes ago Reading ebooks and online newsletters - if they're exist, they'reprobably looking for content and bloggers #crafterminds

about 19 minutes ago & I'm guessing @modpodgerocks? ;) RT @crafterminds: Nextweeks topic: Blog to Book with Marie Lebaron of@makeandtakes! #crafterminds

about 19 minutes ago@crafterminds@whipup I just finished my first book and haveNOT recovered yet. I need to get to a happy place #crafterminds

about 19 minutes ago 1. be yourself, 2. follow what you are passionate about, 3. ignorewhat you aren't interested in, 4. have fun #crafterminds

about 19 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: If you are serious about writing for magazineshttp://t.co/ivDbnReR is a good (paid) resource #crafterminds

about 19 minutes ago Definitely going to work on my media kit after this!!! Thanks forthe links all!!! #crafterminds

about 19 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Next weeks topic: Blog to Book with MarieLebaron of@makeandtakes! cc @whipup#crafterminds

about 20 minutes ago If you are good at what you do, and you put yourself out there,someone will notice you. Best thing you can do is good work. #crafterminds

about 20 minutes ago RT @GuiltyCrafter: When Im genuinely enthusiastic *justbecause,* something eventually comes out of it in this industry. #crafterminds

about 20 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @whipup: Then there is the blogger turnedbook author good writer - good platform! - pitch your idea to publishers #crafterminds


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about 20 minutes ago Exactly. RT @crafterminds: But don't keep putting effort towardjobs you DON'T want! #crafterminds

about 20 minutes ago Next week's topic: Blog to Book with Marie Lebaron of

@makeandtakes! cc @whipup#crafterminds

about 20 minutes ago#crafterminds Thanks for the great advice today once again! Off tomake mummy hotdogs!

about 20 minutes ago It seems like when I'm genuinely enthusiastic *just because,*something eventually comes out of it in this industry. #crafterminds

about 20 minutes ago RT @whipup: Then there is the blogger turned book author goodwriter - good platform! - pitch your idea to publishers #crafterminds

about 20 minutes ago I'm still deciding :D RT@missiemort - guess I need to decide whatI want to be when I grow up :) #crafterminds

about 21 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: You might not know you DONT want to dosomething until you try it. Dabbling is fine! #crafterminds

about 21 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: You might not know you DONT want to dosomething until you try it. Dabbling is fine! #crafterminds

about 21 minutes ago RT @crafterminds If you are serious about writing for magazineshttp://t.co/qgZNmf4t is a good (paid) resource #crafterminds

about 21 minutes ago Then of course there is the blogger turned book author good writer- good platform! - pitch your idea to publishers #crafterminds

about 21 minutes ago Me too RT @craftmoore: Can you DM me with info? RT@spazzgirl: hire bloggers to write content as my job! #crafterminds

about 21 minutes ago would love 2 chat RT @spazzgirl: hire bloggers to write content asmy job! (also have an affiliate) #crafterminds

about 21 minutes ago But don't keep putting effort toward jobs you DON'T want!


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#crafterminds

about 21 minutes ago Um - you want to grow up?? RT @missiemort - guess I need todecide what I want to be when I grow up :) #crafterminds

about 21 minutes ago You might not know you DON'T want to do something until you

#crafterminds Ah thank you :) Just started myblog, for all things handmade and am very appreciative of advice,

about 22 minutes ago So true! RT @missiemort - so much to think about- guess I needto decide what I want to be when I grow up :) #crafterminds

about 22 minutes ago@CreatingAtHome your recipes look AWESOME, DM me yourinfo #crafterminds

about 22 minutes ago@missiemort OH man! You and me both! ;) #crafterminds

about 22 minutes ago If you are serious about writing for magazineshttp://t.co/ivDbnReR is a good (paid) resource #crafterminds

about 22 minutes ago Can you DM me with info? RT @spazzgirl: hire bloggers to writecontent as my job! (also have an affiliate) #crafterminds

about 22 minutes ago Awesome! RT @whipup: @modpodgerocks@craftmoore I usedto write for treehugger - pitched them and it worked - just gotta try #crafterminds

about 23 minutes ago#crafterminds Thanks - so much to think about- guess I need todecide what I want to be when I grow up :)

about 23 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: RT @crafterminds: Also, its OKAY to not

interested. #crafterminds

about 23 minutes ago RT @rhondarowley: I got really lucky. @dollarcraft liked my


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writing and approached me after I inquired about guest posting. #crafterminds

about 23 minutes ago RT @spazzgirl: If anyone wants to paid gig in food or craft, justtweet me! #crafterminds

about 23 minutes ago RT @GuiltyCrafter: When I pitch a craft article, I include greatphotos, essentially a mini-article so magazine gets the idea #crafterminds

about 23 minutes ago RT @spazzgirl: If anyone wants to paid gig in food or craft, justtweet me! #crafterminds

about 23 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Basically, most of us won't experience peoplethrowing $$ at us. You work for it -make them WANT to pay you. #crafterminds

about 23 minutes ago I got really lucky. @dollarcraft liked my writing and approachedme after I inquired about guest posting. #crafterminds

about 24 minutes ago@spazzgirl yes please! #crafterminds

about 24 minutes ago@handmadeshopper we're still chatting for 10-ish minutes. Comejoin! #crafterminds

about 24 minutes ago@modpodgerocks They're looking at it. Will be following upw/them this week (fingers crossed) #crafterminds

about 24 minutes ago RT @GuiltyCrafter: When I pitch a craft article, I include greatphotos, essentially a mini-article so magazine gets the idea #crafterminds

about 24 minutes ago RT @GuiltyCrafter: When I pitch I include great photos & mypitch is essentially a mini-article so the magazine gets the idea #crafterminds

about 24 minutes ago@modpodgerocks@craftmoore I used to write for treehugger -pitched them and it worked - just gotta try #crafterminds

about 24 minutes ago If anyone wants to paid gig in food or craft, just tweet me!#crafterminds

about 25 minutes ago Basically, most of us will not experience people throwing money


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at us. You have to work for it. make them WANT to pay you. #crafterminds

about 25 minutes ago RT @GuiltyCrafter: When I pitch a craft article, I include greatphotos & my pitch is essentially a mini-article so the magazine gets the idea #crafterminds

about 25 minutes ago When I pitch a craft article, I include great photos & my pitch isessentially a mini-article so the magazine gets the idea #crafterminds

about 25 minutes ago RT @GuiltyCrafter: Agreed. I do contract work but my blog is for

tweets, great comments :)

about 25 minutes ago I hire bloggers to write content as my job! (we also have anaffiliate if you are into that kinda thing) #crafterminds

about 25 minutes ago@craftmoore did you get the gig from pitching? #crafterminds

about 25 minutes agohttp://t.co/wja455mR RT @whipup: Problogger has a blog writerjob board #crafterminds

about 26 minutes ago Problogger has a blog writer job board #crafterminds

about 26 minutes ago It isn't a lot of $$, but I've made a couple hundred writing for@textbroker#crafterminds

about 26 minutes ago RT @HoneybearLane: @CreatingAtHome if they are good andunique patterns. Too common, ppl will look elsewhere for free. #crafterminds

about 26 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: I saw a company hadnt updated their blog in a

year, so pitched them. RT @missiemort: write for other sites? #crafterminds

about 27 minutes ago@CreatingAtHome if they are good and unique patterns. Toocommon, ppl will look elsewhere for free. #crafterminds

about 27 minutes ago Yeah! I use & love them RT @whipup: @futuregirlcraft Cannedresponses in Gmail are your friend #crafterminds


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about 27 minutes ago Agreed. I do contract work but my blog is for me. RT@crafterminds: Also, it's OKAY to not make money blogging. . #crafterminds

about 27 minutes ago@CreatingAtHome I think ANY kind of monetization is worth a

try! You have to try things to find out. #crafterminds

about 27 minutes ago I saw a company hadn't updated their blog in a year, so pitchedthem. RT @missiemort: tips on how to write for other sites? #crafterminds

about 27 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Also, it's OKAY to not make money blogging.It's very freeing to do it just for the love. #crafterminds

about 27 minutes ago@futuregirlcraft Canned responses in Gmail are your friend#crafterminds

about 27 minutes ago@craftmoore@crafterminds Thank you!! #crafterminds

about 27 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Dont be afraid to be transparent Tell themwhat you are doing for monetization & why u made the decision #Crafterminds

about 27 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Also, its OKAY to not make money blogging.

Its very freeing to do it just for the love. #crafterminds

about 28 minutes ago@problogger has a great article about Making Money Blogginghttp://t.co/yfhWXOvH#crafterminds

about 28 minutes ago Would love to know RT @missiemort: Any tips on how to"branch" out and write for other sites (get paid) or magazines or attra #crafterminds

about 28 minutes ago My blog currently makes just enough to pay for my domain and

hosting, which I think is awesome. #crafterminds

about 28 minutes ago Do you think selling sewing patterns (pdf's) would be a goodmoney maker on a blog? #crafterminds

about 28 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Also, it's OKAY to not make money blogging.It's very freeing to do it just for the love. #crafterminds


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about 28 minutes ago@crafterminds When I find myself worrying too much about statsand income, it really sucks the life out of me and my blog #crafterminds

about 28 minutes ago SUCH a cute pattern! : ) RT @HoneybearLane: @crafterminds

still make the bulk of my income selling my puff quilt pattern. #crafterminds

about 28 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Don't be afraid to be transparent w/yourreaders. Tell them what you are doing for monetization and why u made the decision#crafterminds

about 28 minutes ago well said RT @crafterminds: Also, it's OKAY to not make moneyblogging. It's very freeing to do it just for the love. #crafterminds

about 28 minutes ago YES! :) RT @crafterminds: Also, its OKAY to not make moneyblogging. Its very freeing to do it just for the love. #crafterminds

about 29 minutes ago@crafterminds selling a product has been my best idea yet - buthave not had a huge amount of luck with etsy - too big? #crafterminds

about 29 minutes ago RT @missiemort: Any tips on how to "branch" out and write forother sites (get paid) or magazines or attract companies? #crafterminds

about 29 minutes ago Also, it's OKAY to not make money blogging. It's very freeing todo it just for the love. #crafterminds

about 29 minutes ago what goes in a media kit: http://t.co/oczqmCwP RT @kassarie:example of what should be included in a media kit #crafterminds

about 29 minutes ago@crafterminds Yep I still make the bulk of my income by sellingmy puff quilt pattern. #crafterminds

about 29 minutes ago I totally do that![ @whipup: Giveaway requests - try to turn theminto advertisers!] #crafterminds I have a canned response at the ready.

about 29 minutes ago (pssst... me too) RT @madiganmade: Hey all! I'm very late butwanted to stop in and say hi and listen... #Crafterminds


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about 29 minutes ago RT @whipup: @crafterminds yes you need to have regularbusiness meetings with yourself + talk through ideas with others #crafterminds

about 30 minutes ago Me too!RT @rhondarowley: Hey all, sorry Im late! :) Better than

never, right? #Crafterminds

about 30 minutes ago often RT @whipup: @crafterminds yes you need to have regularbusiness meetings with yourself + talk through ideas with others #crafterminds

about 30 minutes ago@Serendipityelem I have bought some Etsy items from artists inmexico! #crafterminds

about 30 minutes ago#crafterminds - Any tips on how to "branch" out and write forother sites (get paid) or magazines or attract companies?

about 30 minutes ago@crafterminds That's what I hope to do... I haven't started tryingto make money yet, but hope to in a couple of months... #crafterminds

about 30 minutes ago@crafterminds yes you need to have regular business meetingswith yourself + talk through ideas with others #crafterminds

about 30 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: It's okay to muddle around trying to makeincome, but a great idea to sit down and spend an hour analyzing & strategizing #crafterminds

about 30 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: It's ok to muddle around trying to makeincome great idea to sit down spend hour analyzing & strategizing #crafterminds

about 30 minutes ago RT @Serendipityelem: is there any one from latin america heredoing money with their blog? #crafterminds. #crafterminds

about 30 minutes ago@madiganmade Yay, Shannon! #crafterminds

about 30 minutes ago Hey all, sorry I'm late! :) Better than never, right? #crafterminds

about 30 minutes ago We haven't talked about this, but you can sell actual products forincome too. Such as an Etsy shop. #crafterminds


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about 30 minutes ago is there any one from latin america here doing money with theirblog? #crafterminds. #crafterminds

about 31 minutes ago Hey all! I'm very late but wanted to stop in and say hi and listen...

#Crafterminds

about 31 minutes ago It's okay to muddle around trying to make income, but a great ideato sit down and spend an hour analyzing & strategizing #crafterminds

about 31 minutes ago@MHeuleBead Thanx, Melissa...this is foreign territory (diff. thanprint). #crafterminds

about 31 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: Don't overwhelm your readers withgiveaways and paid posts. Be choosey. If u don't believe, you can't expect them to.#crafterminds

about 31 minutes ago RT @infarrantly: @tipjunkie has a great one. RT @kim_michelle:RT @kassarie: Is there a good example of what should be included in a media kit #crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Dont be afraid to be transparent w/yourreaders. Tell them what you are doing for monetization and why #crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago RT @whipup: Giveaway requests - try to turn them intoadvertisers! #crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago@NRandCo@crafterminds Agreed if you are getting somethingout of it #crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago great idea RT @whipup: Giveaway requests - try to turn them intoadvertisers! #crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: Dont overwhelm your readers with paidposts. Be choosey. If u dont believe, you cant expect them to. #crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago RT @whipup: Giveaway requests - try to turn them intoadvertisers! #crafterminds


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about 32 minutes ago@sandplums I have a batman too! :) #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago Don't be afraid to be transparent w/your readers. Tell them whatyou are doing for monetization and why u made the decision #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Oh, I love @nrelates partner program - onesponsored thumbnail in your related posts can be great money #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago Giveaway requests - try to turn them into advertisers!#crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago@spazzgirl@crafterminds Yes, but sometimes the exposure to afresh audience might be a good trade-off (early on). #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: If you are selling direct ads on Wordpress, bythe way, a great plugin is AdRotate #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago Don't overwhelm your readers with giveaways and paid posts. Bechoosey. If u don't believe, you can't expect them to. #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago Great information! Thank you so much! i'm off to take Batman

trick or treating. #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago Oh, I love @nrelate's partner program - one sponsored thumbnailin your related posts can be great money & it's tasteful #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago@RUaDSarah#crafterminds more than I can make with a bunchof single ads- every month is different.

about 34 minutes ago I used blogher for a long time and they were awesome.

#crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago@crafterminds Thanx for the insight & specifics...in theembryonic stages of launching, so maybe premature. #crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago Right and don't assure readers know less than you do. RT@crafterminds: Your audience is one of your most valuable assets. #crafterminds


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about 34 minutes ago Agreed! RT @crafterminds: Know what your core goal is, andmake sure every opportunity you accept follows that. #crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago With Blogher, and ALL ad ntworks, income varies wildly per

campaign, time of year, etc @RUaDSarah@missiemort#crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago@crafterminds@missiemort TOTALLY! Everything is alwaysbetter :D #crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago@missiemort I think it depends. Glam is better for me because it'snot limiting . . . but BH works for a lot of people :D #crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago agree RT @crafterminds Your audience is one of your mostvaluable assets. Treat them that way! #crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago Ad networks usually look greener from the other side of thefence!! Ha! @missiemort#crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago@missiemort how much is made with Blogher typically?#crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago RT @crafterminds Your audience is one of your most valuableassets. Treat them that way! #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago@missiemort Blogher is great. As long as you don't need to havemore flexibility to work w/clients, they are awesome #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago@CreatingAtHome Depends on the item being given. I've hadsome bring in lots and some hardly any. #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago@modpodgerocks#crafterminds Is there a better ad network? Imust admit blogher is good $.. not much required on my part.

about 36 minutes ago When you do any promotion (giveaway, etc) ask urself what youwant out of it. Pick ONE thing, fb fans, etc. #crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago@CreatingAtHome They don't bring me traffic. I just do them as a


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reward for reading and to expose readers to co's I like. #crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago Horrible RT @crafterminds: @NRandCo The rates vary wildly. Alot of online publications dont pay writers at all!


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about 39 minutes ago@NRandCo You can make anywhere from $10 to $250 to write ablog post. Depends for who & what it is. #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago yes U provide the audience RT @crafterminds: RT

@modpodgerocks: I charge for them. A giveaway is promotional for a company. #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: You cant do paid posts on a page that runsa BlogHer ad is what I gather. I would contact them re: #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago@missiemort That's why I don't work with BH, personally.Theyare too limiting for me. But they work for some! #crafterminds

about 40 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: I charge for them. A giveaway ispromotional for a company. #crafterminds

about 40 minutes ago@crafterminds Thanx! I contribute to some blogs I love or see thepotential in (gratis), but curious what the range is...? #crafterminds

about 40 minutes ago U take ptheir links off paid posts RT @missiemort: #craftermindshow that works with blogher? They don't allow for paid posts.

about 40 minutes ago@missiemort You can't do paid posts on a page that runs aBlogHer ad is what I gather. I would contact them re: #crafterminds

about 40 minutes ago@missiemort Feeling overwhelmed is a sign you need to raiseprices until inquiries are more comfortable level! #crafterminds

about 41 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: A lot of opportunities happen because ofnetworking. reach out, put yourself out there. ask for something. #crafterminds

about 41 minutes ago@modpodgerocks#crafterminds Anyone know how that workswith blogher? They don't allow for paid posts.

about 41 minutes ago RT @microbionoar: RT @crafterminds: opportunities happenbecause of networking. Put yourself out there. Ask for something. #crafterminds

about 41 minutes ago Yes networking is so so important - developing contacts


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#crafterminds

about 41 minutes ago@missiemort I do, but if they're free, they're usually small. And Idon't get too many requests, so it works out. #crafterminds

about 41 minutes ago be picky!!! RT @missiemort: #crafterminds . Anyone still do freegiveaways? How do you handle all the requests #crafterminds

about 41 minutes ago I have to agree with @whipup, I came to conclusion that you can'tmake full time with just ad networks! #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago@missiemort I charge for them. A giveaway is promotional for acompany. #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago RT @whipup: I use a few methods - no one method is enough -for ads I use http://t.co/LV96YIF9 a site my brother developed #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago@whipup How are the affiliates doing for you? They have alwaysbeen poopy for me. #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: A lot of opportunities happen because ofnetworking. YOu reach out, you put yourself out there. You ask for something. #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago#crafterminds . Anyone still do free giveaways? How do youhandle all the requests, I'm starting to get a bit overwhelemend but not sure

about 42 minutes ago RT @MHeuleBead: @NRandCo I'm one who needs to researchthat as well. I try to review mediabistro and freelancers stuff to compare. #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago For me developing the product is not the hard bit - its themarketing that kills me - i am trying affiliates #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons: and STOP doing it for free!!! valueyourself, your blog, your time!! #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago@NRandCo I'm one who needs to research that as well. I try toreview mediabistro and freelancers stuff to compare. #crafterminds


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about 43 minutes ago#crafterminds discussion is awesome! Although I feel I amreading/learning too much to participate. Glad to glean some of your wisdom!

about 43 minutes ago and STOP doing it for free!!! value yourself, your blog, your

time!! #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago Hey all - I use a few methods - no one method is enough - for adsI use http://t.co/LrKRqG6C a site my brother developed #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago@whipup So you do get due credit for things like that? I don'tknow how that works obvi. #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: Dont be afraid to ask for a fair rate. Time ismoney. Take a business mindset to selling. Its okay! #crafterminds


about 44 minutes ago You have to weigh potential exposure vs. rate of pay. Some siteswill try to sell you "exposure" but you dont get it @whipup#crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago YESSS RT @modpodgerocks: Don't be afraid to ask for a fairrate. Time is money. Take a business mindset to selling. It's okay! #crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago Don't be afraid to ask for a fair rate. Time is money. Take abusiness mindset to selling. It's okay! #crafterminds


about 44 minutes ago@NRandCo The rates vary wildly. A lot of online publicationsdon't pay writers at all!!!


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your site too #crafterminds

about 45 minutes ago If you are selling direct ads on Wordpress, by the way, a greatplugin is AdRotate #crafterminds

about 45 minutes ago@MHeuleBead I write mainly for print media (in Canada +UK)...curious what's the average on-line fee rate in the US? #crafterminds

about 45 minutes ago RT @infarrantly: Charging is the hard part. But if u undersellurself u will be bitter in doing the post/project. #crafterminds

about 45 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons: talk with brands honestly over SM, ittakes time to build rapport...then you can pitch #crafterminds

about 45 minutes ago yes RT @modpodgerocks: RT @crafterminds: Know what yourcore goal is, and make sure every opportunity you accept follows that. #crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons: think of your blog as a business & youthe freelancer/biz owner...different mindset #crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago@graphicsfairy we'll miss you!! #crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago@MHeuleBead I would too! #crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Know what your core goal is, and make sureevery opportunity you accept follows that. #crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Creating a Media Kit - Reaserch (by@craftmoore) http://t.co/wQBoQ1bz#crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago@graphicsfairy Hi Karen! #crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago YIKES sending healing energy RT @graphicsfairy:http://t.co/26jO1c5Y#crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Know what your core goal is, and make sureevery opportunity you accept follows that. #crafterminds


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about 46 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: Selling urself is a bit of a different mindset.If its uncomfortable, pretend you are selling your friend. #crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago I would love to see more crafters really make bank in digital world

with great content. myself included. #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago Know what your core goal is, and make sure every opportunityyou accept follows that. #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago Totally! RT @infarrantly: Charging is the hard part. But if youundersell yourself u will be bitter in doing the post #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Just remember, if you write for other people,sites, it takes time/inspiration away from your own site. #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago Darn it! I guess I'm not meant to chat today at #crafterminds. Gotstuck in traffic, cut my finger & can't ty (cont) http://t.co/Gb9bfNYZ

about 47 minutes ago Just remember, if you write for other people, sites, it takestime/inspiration away from your own site. #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago think of your blog as a business & you the freelancer/bizowner...different mindset #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: Selling yourself is a bit of a differentmindset. If its uncomfortable, pretend you are selling your friend #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago My goal is always "what can i charge them in order to feel goodabout using their product and compensate my time?" #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago@sandplums Sometimes companies give you their pay rate & youaccept (or renegotiate, or turn down) #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago Charging is the hard part. But if you undersell yourself u will bebitter in doing the post/project/tutorial for the company. #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago@whipup Hey Kathreen!! #crafterminds


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about 48 minutes ago@whipup Hey Kathreen!! It's so cool to have you here. Do u haveany input about generating income with digital products? #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago talk with brands honestly over SM, it takes time to build

rapport...then you can pitch #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago Selling yourself is a bit of a different mindset. If it'suncomfortable, pretend you are selling your friend. #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago Hi geekandsassy...although I am sure you are way more sassy thangeek ;-) #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago RT @infarrantly: What products u love. Most of the relationships Ihave started because I use their product & reached out. #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago How do you know what to charge? RT @crafterminds: I havegotten paid to write for other blogs/sites. #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago A lot of opportunities happen because of networking. YOu reachout, you put yourself out there. You ask for something. #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago RT @infarrantly: AGREE! Let them know u use their products viasocial media! #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago Hi @whipup! #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago Hi #crafterminds! =)

about 49 minutes ago RT @infarrantly: What products u love. Most of the relationships Ihave started because I use their product & reached out. #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago@dollarcraft just now chiming in #crafterminds - great discussion.

about 49 minutes ago AGREE! Let them know u use their products via social media! RT@modpodgerocks: u should also engage with them via social media #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago very impt 4 me RT @modpodgerocks: @kassarie you should also


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engage with them via social media #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: @kassarie you should also engage withthem via social media - RTs, like their FB and comment - show them. #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago I have gotten paid to write for other blogs/sites. Have sold a fewideas to magazines. #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago YES RT @crafterminds: I am a huge believer in "making yourown job" -decide what u want to do and pitch it to ppl @MHeuleBead#crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago Think about the products u currently love. Most of therelationships I have started because I use their product & reached out. #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago i do RT @crafterminds: I am a huge believer in "making your ownjob" decide what u want to do & pitch it to ppl @MHeuleBead#crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: I am a huge believer in "making your ownjob" - decide what u want to do and pitch it to ppl @MHeuleBead#crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago@kassarie you should also engage with them via social media -RTs, like their FB and comment - show them. #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago I am a huge believer in "making your own job" - decide what uwant to do and pitch it to ppl @MHeuleBead#crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago RT @kassarie I would reach out to the natural fits first. Did youuse their product? Send them a link with your media kit! #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago@crafterminds My blog serves as a living portfolio of writing andmaking. It shows I have ideas and can sustain an audience. #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago@modpodgerocks Makes sense. You want to market somethingyou WOULD use. :) #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago yes RT @MHeuleBead: Creatives R often surprised that it takeswork? Follow media/writing sites, pitch ideas state your pay. #crafterminds


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about 51 minutes ago RT @MHeuleBead: Creatives are often surprised that it takeswork? Follow media/writing sites, pitch ideas and state your pay. #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago@kassarie I would reach out to the natural fits first. Did you use

their product? Send them a link with your media kit! #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago Sometimes a relationship with a company takes years to build. Ihave a company that is took 2 years to form. #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago@kassarie It depends on the company. You just have to keeptrying until something works well! #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago Creatives are often surprised that it takes work? Followmedia/writing sites, pitch ideas and state your pay. #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago TOTALLY! RT @crafterminds: You have to experiment withEVERY kind of income and see what works & doesnt work for you #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago So true!RT @crafterminds: Just bc you have a page, doesnt meanthey will come. You have to actively pursue sponsors. #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago agree see what works RT @crafterminds: experiment withEVERY kind of income and see what works & doesn't work for you #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: You have to experiment with EVERY kind ofincome and see what works & doesnt work for you #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: I use monetary stream that is most naturalfor my blog. I dont try to force making money. Waste of time. #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago@crafterminds So the best way to pursue would be to share yourmedia kit with them? #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago Yah everyone is different I do pretty well with affiliates. But it alldepends on if your audience is a buying audience. #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago You have to experiment with EVERY kind of income and see what


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works & doesn't work for you #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Good point. Just bc you have a page, doesntmean they will come. You have to actively pursue sponsors. #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago I'm not sure if affiliate links don't work for me... or if I just needmore traffic to make them work. #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago@crafterminds can you speak more about this? What other kindsof opportunities? #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago I don't know a lot about affiliate programs, but I think there arebetter ways to use affiliate links, and worse ways #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago#crafterminds Hi I'm a little late... I'm Sarah athttp://t.co/bLOtCN5N

about 53 minutes ago Don't believe it! RT @modpodgerocks: I totally bomb withaffiliate links, personally. No one wants to buy anything from me. #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago@RebeccaEParsons Same here! #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago Good point. Just bc you have a page, doesn't mean they will come.You have to actively pursue sponsors. @kassarie#crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago I want to use the monetary stream that is most natural for my blog.I don't try to force making money. Waste of time. #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago affiliate links do not work with my audience at all #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago RT @abbyglassenberg: For me my blog is evidence that I can

write about my craft, take photos, explain my process... #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago I totally bomb with affiliate links, personally. No one wants to buyanything from me. But I'm okay with that :D #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago RT @abbyglassenberg: my blog is evidence that I can write aboutmy craft, take photos, explain my process leads to paid work. #crafterminds


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about 54 minutes ago Just having a successful blog opens up opportunities thatsupplement ur income w/out being on your blog #crafterminds


write about my craft, take photos, explain my process... #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago So, you might have realized, I titled this chat "How to get paid tobe a blogger" not "how to make $ with your blog" #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago All I have right now is a page on my blog "Contact/Advertise withUs" and so far I don't think it's generating much... :( #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago I'd like to learn more about these... RT @crafterminds: Somepeople make all their income (or most) on affiliate links #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago@abbyglassenberg Yes, that is so true! #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago RT @dollarcraft: I'm your host, chatting as @crafterminds rightnow #crafterminds (my site: http://t.co/cB3S1hyz


write about my craft, take photos, explain my process. This leads to paid work. #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Today we're talking about "How to get paid tobe a blogger" #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: #crafterminds Chat today: How to get paid tobe a blogger - Join us at 1pm P/4pm E

about 55 minutes ago@kassarie more co's in general said they plan to invest in social

media to build business. read in recent news article #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago For me my blog is evidence that I can write about my craft, takephotos, explain my process. This leads to paid work. #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago You make passive income from ad networks - you get paid perpageviews on your blog. install code & let it do its thing #crafterminds


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about 56 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Some people make all their income (or most)

http://t.co/C3QXQrKb#crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: @SimplyKellyD Take a peek at thishttp://t.co/KCWBQziY#crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago Would anyone like to share a link to their media kit? #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: Heres a post I did on making a media kit:http://t.co/URmIxfPs#crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago@modpodgerocks THANKS!!! :) #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago Some people make all their income (or most) on affiliate links. Itdepends how you do it & your blog & audience. #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago@modpodgerocks thanks! #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago@SimplyKellyD Take a peek at this http://t.co/Vze2WyIp#crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago Here's a post I did on making a media kit: http://t.co/J6hNuQnu#crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago@tipjunkie has a great one. RT @kim_michelle: RT @kassarie: Is

there a good example of what should be included in a media kit #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago Creating a Media Kit - Reaserch (by @craftmoore)

: Here's the transcript for a previous chat onMaking a Media Kit #craftermindshttp://t.co/aIfpNiwV


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about 57 minutes ago@kassarie Take a peek at this http://t.co/Vze2WyIp#crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago Here's the transcript for a previous chat on Making a Media Kit#craftermindshttp://t.co/aIfpNiwV

about 58 minutes ago yes RT @infarrantly: I agree with @modpodgerocks.I thinkcompanies are slowly waking up to the power of bloggers. #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago You might make a bunch of a 1 time affiliate but then it dies down.the ad networks have a bit more consitency with revenue. #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago ditto! RT @kassarie: @modpodgerocks Is there a good example ofwhat should be included in a media kit anywhere? #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago@ScribbleTown Yes, same thing. :D #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago@CreatingAtHome Depends on the blog. Affiliate doesn't workfor me, but I know people it works for well. #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago Depends on ur blog, affiliate ntwk, etc RT @CreatingAtHome:Are ad networks more profitable for the blogger than affiliates? #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago RT @infarrantly: I agree with @modpodgerocks.I thinkcompanies are slowly waking up to the power of bloggers. #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago agree RT @Serendipityelem I personally recommend buildingorganically rather than spending money to build your blog. #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago yes. Because it is consistent income. RT @CreatingAtHome: Aread networks more profitable for the blogger than affiliates? #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago@modpodgerocks When you say media kit, do you mean like apress kit? #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago I agree with @modpodgerocks.I think companies are slowlywaking up to the power of bloggers. #crafterminds


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about 59 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: @Serendipityelem I personally recommendbuilding organically rather than spending money to build your blog. #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Blogging is a slow build toward money (in

most cases). Your income increases slowly if u work consistently. #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago Are ad networks more profitable for the blogger than affiliates?#crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: best way 2 work with brands is develop amedia kit and reach out. u will be surprised at how open they are! #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago@modpodgerocks Is there a good example of what should beincluded in a media kit anywhere? #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago I work for a company that does paid advertising via blogs. It'sVERY targeted to your audience (thanks Google!) #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Blogging is a slow build toward money (inmost cases). Your income increases slowly if u work consistently. #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago@modpodgerocks what is in a media kit #crafterminds?

about 59 minutes ago i am very picky abt what I review on C8C #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: @AnswerIsChoco Depends on the adnetworks. Some have very niche ads (like Rivit - Crafts/DIY) #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago@PearlGateway I don't think we have time to talk abouttaxes/business license stuff today - it's a future topic tho! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Blogging is a slow build toward money (in mostcases). Your income increases slowly if you work consistently #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago The best way to work with brands is develop a media kit and reach out.You will be surprised at how open they are! #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago@AnswerIsChoco Depends on the ad networks. Some have very nicheads (like Rivit - Crafts/DIY) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@PearlGateway Then make sure everything you do and sign up for is

under that business name - then yes, claim under it. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @AnswerIsChoco: Do ad networks try to really fit w/your blogcontent or do they just push whatever and are you obligated #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@AnswerIsChoco Depends. AdSense you can kinda customize. Mostare trying to target your audience, so they aren't random. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Blogging is a slow build toward money (in most cases). Your incomeincreases slowly if you work consistently. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks what if you have a registered company as an llcinstead of sole proprietor? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago How did you start working with brands? RT @RebeccaEParsons: 4 meads are my least productive...working wbrands is best by far #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Income is DIFFERENT for every blog & blogger.There is no set formula. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Examples of ad networks: Blogher, Glam,Technorati, Haven Home, Rivit, Kontera, or even Google AdSense. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I pitch brands & I work with social shopping groups RT@SimplyKellyD: @RebeccaEParsons how do you work with brands? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@Serendipityelem I personally recommend building organically ratherthan spending money to build your blog. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Do ad networks try to really fit w/your blog content or do they justpush whatever and are you obligated to run them? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Examples of ad networks: Blogher, Glam,


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Technorati, Haven Home, Rivit, Kontera, or even Google AdSense. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Income is DIFFERENT for every blog & blogger. There is no setformula. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago In the other hand, Do you think is good idea to spend money topromote you new blog? #crafterminds? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago No, but claim on ur taxes as income RT @PearlGateway: Do you haveto have a busines license/federal ID # to be paid blogging? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@RebeccaEParsons how do you work with brands? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@mindboggld That's a whole other discussion, but we have greatarticles on that at http://t.co/gPyDjUuV! :D #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@craftmoore Same here. I do it because I enjoy it, but also hoping itwill grow eventually. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago 4 me ads are my least productive...working with brands is best by far#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Examples of ad networks: Blogher, Glam,Technorati, Haven Home, Rivit, Kontera, or even Google AdSense. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Selling ads can be a whole 2nd career, which is why it's hard for a lotof bloggers to go that route! @mvemother#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Ad networks typically take about 50% of the grossprofits from ads. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@PearlGateway No, but you will have to claim the money in yourtaxes as a sole proprietor. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago#Blogging@crafterminds great discussion going on follow hash tag#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Examples of ad networks: Blogher, Glam, Technorati, Haven Home,


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Rivit, Kontera, or even Google AdSense. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago How did you get your readership/followers up so you have enuf to doads/etc? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I "make" a teensy tiny amount of $ with the blog now... not enough tocover costs, let alone pay for my time... #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Do you have to have a busines license/federal ID # to be paidblogging? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds How much time do you spend actively seekingsponsors? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Totally, it's a lot of work! RT @crafterminds: If you can sell direct ads,and have time to manage them, go for it! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Ad networks typically take about 50% of the gross profits from ads.#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago If you can sell direct ads, and have time to manage them, go for it!#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Ad network is a 3rd party that sells ads & pays youto place them on your site. Much less work than direct ads @mvemother#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: A network is like a middle man, so in theory itsbetter to go ur own, but the ? is can you find the sponors #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@AnswerIsChoco A company that sells space on your site to othercompanies and displays ads :D #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I'm here! (though a little late...) Carolina from Always Expect Moore#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Ad network is a 3rd party that sells ads & pays youto place them on your site. #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Ad network is a 3rd party that sells ads & pays you

follow or are they just a number? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@mvemother A network is like a middle man, so in theory it's better togo ur own, but the ? is can you find the sponors #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: #crafterminds RT @funkyjunkdonna: The Nestertells all! Full interview on how she earns on her blog http://t.co/wfufK5Yp

about 1 hour ago Re: ad network, can someone elaborate ( can you tell I'm not in one?!)#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Ad network is a 3rd party that sells ads & pays you to place them on

question is: how many followers do you think you should have before having sponsors?#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I make $20-$30 per month selling Craft Racks on my blog. Wowzie.#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@PearlGateway I think it depends - usually the sponsors reach outwhen you've reach a certain #, then u know it's time :D #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I work with brands do sponsored posts,, reviews, paid giveaways, andsome side freelance blogging. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Thoughts anyone? RT @PearlGateway: My question is: how manyfollowers do you think you should have before having sponsors? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds *hand slightly raised* Not enough to write home about.;) #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago RT @EmbellishedNest: I'm Laura from The Embellished Nesthttp://t.co/fc6dHFXx#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Same RT @crafterminds: For me, I use an ad network, do sponsored

posts, paid giveaways, and some side freelance blogging. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds Which is better being a part of a network or going it onyour own? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hi all this is Jessica & Andi from http://t.co/6CdLgUKz#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Today we're talking about "How to get paid to be ablogger" #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: While we get started, last week we published "WhyReaders Hate it When You Make Money" http://t.co/HwFo0JkO#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hello all! Kassi from Truly Lovely here! *joining in the @craftermindschats! Pardon my tweets for awhile! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: Please excuse excessive tweets for next hour,

participating in chat - topic: "How to get paid to be a blogger" Can't wait! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Please excuse my excessive tweets for the next hour, i will be takingpart in the #crafterminds tweet chat! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago For me, I use an ad network, do sponsored posts, paid giveaways, andsome side freelance blogging. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds: last week we published "Why Readers Hate it When

You Make Money" http://t.co/ytINbFRt#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @dollarcraft: I'm your host, chatting as @crafterminds right now#crafterminds (my site: http://t.co/tARRW72x)

about 1 hour ago If you are comfortable, pls tell us how you are making moneyblogging. #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago Okay, so raise your hand if you are making any money blogging rightnow. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago My question is: how many followers do you think you should have

before having sponsors? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Is that right? RT @crafterminds: While we get started, last week wepublished "Why Readers ....y" #crafterminds#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I'm your host, chatting as @crafterminds right now #crafterminds (mysite: http://t.co/tARRW72x)

about 1 hour ago Us #crafterminds Ghouls just wanna have fun !!!

about 1 hour ago And the follow-up "Blogging for Bucks" by @modpodgerocks#craftermindshttp://t.co/6BNdSWLr

about 1 hour ago RT @AnswerIsChoco: forgot my URL BOO! Hi everyone, Carol fromThe Answer Is Chocolate http://t.co/qIwQfw5m#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Please excuse excessive tweets for next hour, participating in chat -

topic: "How to get paid to be a blogger" Can't wait! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago luvd it RT @crafterminds: ast week we published "Why Readers Hateit When You Make Money" http://t.co/Jd4PBDRh#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @PearlGateway: Please excuse excessive tweets for next hour,participating in chat! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Happy Halloween friends! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago While we get started, last week we published "Why Readers Hate itWhen You Make Money" http://t.co/HwFo0JkO#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Almost time for our chat! We're talking about"How to get paid to be a blogger"! #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: If you are joining our chat today, please introduceyourself & share your URL #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @PearlGateway: Please excuse excessive tweets for next hour,

participating in chat - topic: "How to get paid to be a blogger" Can't wait! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hi I'm Kristina, blogging at http://t.co/rKDohxR2 :-) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago BOO! Hi everyone, Carol from The Answer Is Chocolate#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Thanks for joining us today everyone. So, any questions about today'stopic? I'll write em down to make sure we cover em #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I'm Laura from The Embellished Nest http://t.co/fc6dHFXx#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Please excuse excessive tweets for next hour, participating in chat -topic: "How to get paid to be a blogger" Can't wait! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Excited to participate in today's #crafterminds chit-chat!!!

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about 1 hour ago Join the #crafterminds chat going on right now!

about 1 hour ago Hello, I'm Erin and I blog over at http://t.co/Xp43yvGd#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@SewWoodsy time for the #crafterminds chat!!!

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Today we're talking about "How to get paid to be a

blogger" #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago hello I am Adriana from http://t.co/FD8kZlM9#crafterminds#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hi #crafterminds chatters! I'm Kelly of Simply Kelly Designshttp://t.co/YlK0QgBy


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